Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Two early bronze helmets for appreciation

Jim McDougall · 12th January 2017, 07:27 PM

These are really fascinating Fernando, and its great to have them added here especially as pertaining to these unusual and seemingly localized forms in the Roman period in Spain. As Neil notes, key additions to our ever growing archives, and thank you for adding the important historical data surrounding the helmets.

Pretty exciting to be located so closely to such amazing history. The notes on the curious spikes are intriguing also, and as you show, the architectural aspects which often appear in arms and armor seem to compellingly suggest an association. In looking at these I think of the well known German 'pickelhaube' helmets of the latter 19th c into WWI.

I also am always fascinated by the keen attention you add to the etymology and terms as well. These aspects really add dimension to understanding more on these cultures via their arms and armor.

12th January 2017, 07:27 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,190	These are really fascinating Fernando, and its great to have them added here especially as pertaining to these unusual and seemingly localized forms in the Roman period in Spain. As Neil notes, key additions to our ever growing archives, and thank you for adding the important historical data surrounding the helmets. Pretty exciting to be located so closely to such amazing history. The notes on the curious spikes are intriguing also, and as you show, the architectural aspects which often appear in arms and armor seem to compellingly suggest an association. In looking at these I think of the well known German 'pickelhaube' helmets of the latter 19th c into WWI. I also am always fascinated by the keen attention you add to the etymology and terms as well. These aspects really add dimension to understanding more on these cultures via their arms and armor.